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Blues Blast

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Debbie Davies has released many CDs over the years, but this one clearly stands out. Often these types of CDs, which involve a 'Who's Who' of contemporary blues artists, do not live up to expectations -- this one is definitely an exception. Put Davies together with Musselwhite, Benoit, and Montoya and sparks fly. Debbie wrote 4 of the 9 songs, while the rest are covers. The 'A.C. Strut' with Coco Montoya is a tribute to Debbie's mentor, Albert Colins, and it really rocks. Listen to Musselwhite on 'Movin' and Groovin' and you will soon understand why he is often referred to as "the Dean of Blues Harmonica" -- outstanding. Tab does a great rendition of Hooker's 'Crawling King Snake' with his Louisiana swamp style, as he is joined by Debbie. On 'Sonoma Sunset,' the 10 minute finale, all 4 come together to create a masterful ending to a great blues CD. Debbie and Tab take on Howlin' Wolf's, 'Howlin' For My Darlin' and the results are stellar. You also have to love Debbie, Charlie, Tab, and Coco on 'Like You Was Gone' -- whew (!) great stuff.

As with all Telarc recordings the sound is outstanding on this CD. This CD is a winner from beginning to end -- all 9 songs are done with tremendous blues styling by some of the very best in the world. Fifty-three minutes of pure blues. Highly recommended.

Quick note: you also get to hear the great Bruce Katz on the B3 organ, Rod Carey on bass, and Per Hanson on drums -- what an additional supporting cast!

I have followed Debbie Davies career since she broke away from Albert Collins to establish her own solo career. She is an unparelled guitar virtuoso. Many up an coming guitar players asked Albert for the opportuniy to unseat Debbie as Alberts lead guitar player. He said that "if you can play better than Debbie, you can have the job". No one ever did. Debbie not only can play but she is excellent in her original interpretations of many of the old blues standards. I have every CD that she has recorded. This CD "Blues Blast" is one of her best. It includes collaberation with mega blues stars Charlie Musselwhite, Coco Montoya and Tab Benoit. It is a must have for any serious blues fan.

Debbie Davies can be guaranteed to turn out a consistant product every time. She is the Cream-of-the-Crop
of the female blues guitarist out there today. All her albums are excellent, and this is no exception.
If you like listening to quality guitar work, you will love this CD.

This is a must for blues lovers! Having Debbie, Charlie, Coco and Tab together on a cd is a rare experience. Every person I have played this cd for has left with their tail wagging! We all have seen these artist live either at the "Buffalo Tralf", "Buffalo Taproom" or Artpark , Lewiston, NY....get it!

what can one say about a cd. you either like the music or not. i like debbie i seen her live many times so i give it a 5

Debbie Davies - Blues Blast

Fine CD with guests Coco Montoya, Tab Benoit and Charlie Musselwhite. The bookend tracks are stellar starting with AC Strut which would have made Albert Collins smile and the closing track is the 10 minute slow burner Sonoma Sunset where everyone takes a turn. Crawling King Snake is also excellent. This one reminds me a bit of the Showdown collaboration with Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland and Robert Cray - 3 guitar players getting after it big time. This may not have quite the heat of that classic recording but there are plenty of sparks here and this is a fine example of modern electric blues. Good stuff!

It has been a long road for Debbie Davies. She sounds great in this setting with a bunch og special guests. Great to see her finally get the recognition she deserves.

I saw this guitarist live when she was in Bakersfield and she is an entertaining performer. I bought this CD because the guest artists read like a who's who of modern blues. I just adore Tab Benoit. There's something about the blues that needs to be heard live. If I didn't have a memory of how she sounded on stage, I don't think I would have been turned onto her music by this CD. It lacks the spark I hear on stage.

It's hard to find a bad Debbie Davies recording. But with the list of characters on this CD they are all great.